Design is One: Lella & Massimo Vignelli is a documentary by Kathy Brew and Roberto Guerra, depicting the careers of Lella and Massimo Vignelli, husband-and-wife duo behind the design studio Vignelli Associates. The film is more a tribute to the Vignellis and their legacy, than a biographical overview of their personal lives and career. The film seems to emphasize the importance of the two designers’ partnership and their presence in society through their designs.
We don’t seem to recognize the influence the Vignellis have become, as said in the film: “Designers aren’t known, but the object is.” Many are probably unaware that the Vignellis are the creative minds behind the New York City subway signage, the typography of various books, and the designs of different types of furniture. This film acknowledges the signature of the Vignellis’ work and the inspirations drawn from it.
